Job fair coming to Shepherd on April 29

JACOB MCADAMS

Published 7:53 am, Thursday, March 27, 2014

The Shepherd Community Center will have a job fair hosted by the Shepherd Economic Development Center on April 29, allowing individuals to search for new employment opportunities in and around the Shepherd area.

According to EDC Public Relations Officer and Board Member Earl Brown, the EDC has sent out notifications to various businesses and technical schools, both local and otherwise, to attend the job fair.

Brown says Shepherd EDC has arranged the job fair for the last two years, making this year the third year.

While the fair has always been successful locally, Brown notes that Shepherd EDC wishes to expand upon the number of businesses that attend.

While there has not been a confirmation as to how many businesses will be expected to show, Brown stated that jobs range anywhere from warehouse stocking employment to law enforcement and correctional employment, to fast food restaurants and armed services.

“We try to give [the people] a variety of fields,” said Brown.

According to Brown, two of the confirmed employers attending are Lowe’s Home Improvement and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The employment opportunities are not limited in their availability to just those living in Shepherd, Texas, or even San Jacinto County. Everyone is invited to come and see what businesses are hiring and what positions they are offering, because in the end, according to Brown, it all comes down to helping those who need jobs.

“This is what it’s all about,” said Brown, “to put people to work.”

The job fair will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. There is no fee for those who wish to attend or for businesses who wish to present employment opportunities.

Company representatives will need to confirm their attendance ahead of time.

Anyone who wishes to apply for any employment opportunities will need to bring copies of their resume for the individual representatives.

More information can be obtained by contacting brown at ebrown64@netzero.com or by contacting Shepherd EDC at 936-628-1271.